The Fairfax 50+ Community Action Plan Initiatives: Safe and Healthy Community

Project Lifesaver ExpansionExpand the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Project Lifesaver
program by using Fairfax Area Agency on Aging volunteers and
developing public/private partnerships to provide additional funding.
This program rescues "at risk" individuals with cognitive
disorders who are at constant risk for the life-threatening behavior
of wandering.

Building Community Partnerships to Enhance Behavioral Health
for SeniorsConvene a work group of representatives from the Community
Services Board, Department of Family Services' Adult & Aging
Services, the Health Department, community non-profits and interested
community members to explore the feasibility of implementing a Senior
Reach program in Fairfax County. Senior Reach provides care
management, mental health and substance abuse treatment and wellness
services at no cost to older adults who are isolated, frail or in
need of support.

Park Authority 50+ InitiativesThe Fairfax County Park Authority will use its upcoming Needs
Assessment to better target programs and facilities to older adults.
A new 50+ Portal on its website is planned, and FCPA staff will
encourage a focus on the needs of older adults when designing or
planning for new urban park settings.

Smart911Promote Smart911, a national database that provides 9-1-1 call
takers and first responders supplemental critical care and rescue
information that may be useful during an emergency. This
additional information, offered voluntarily by residents, is entered
on "Safety Profiles." If a person in distress contacts 9-1-1,
his or her Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the nearest
9-1-1 dispatcher. There is no cost to the user.

Arts InitiativeEncourage older adult participation in the arts through
community partners such as the Arts Council of Fairfax County.
Research demonstrates older adult participation in arts programs can
positively impact general health, mental health, social bonds,
functioning, and quality of life.

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